Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

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The Fox Sports Lawsuit, and Drake’s Break Up With LeBron Jan 07, 2025

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Van and Rachel discuss the Fox Sports lawsuit and social media’s reaction to the allegations (15:12), before breaking down Drake’s, ‘Fighting Irish’ freestyle in the context of his relationship with LeBron James (51:48). Plus, Notre Dame’s Black head coach Marcus Freeman speaks on how “color shouldn’t matter” (1:14:51).

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A Higher Learning Rewind: Animal Welfare and the Return of Animal Games Dec 27, 2024

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Van and Rachel are joined by Chris Draper of the Performing Animal Welfare Society to discuss providing sanctuary and care for former performance animals (0:00), before welcoming Dr. Lauren Howard to talk about her role as director of veterinary services for the San Diego Zoo Safari Park (23:34). Then, Animal Games makes it’s long anticipated return to the podcast (49:05).

Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay

Guests: Dr. Chris Draper and Dr. Lauren Howard

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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Shameik Moore, Fat Joe, and Higher Learning’s Person of the Year Dec 24, 2024

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Van and Rachel kick off the last show of 2024 discussing the Matt Gaetz House Ethics report (5:19), reacting to ‘Into the Spider-Verse’ actor Shameik Moore’s questionable behavior with Spider-Man love interests (15:23), and Fat Joe’s comments on Foundational Black Americans (26:19). Then, a quick (and final) update on the Travis Hunter fiancé saga (41:18), Blake Lively’s legal action against Justin Baldoni (51:44), and NYPD corruption is brought to light (1:08:28). And finally, Van and Rachel reveal their Person of the Year (1:18:50).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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‘Growing Up Urkel’ With Jaleel White Dec 20, 2024

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Van and Rachel welcome actor Jaleel White to address backlash he received for comments on "hood" TV shows (12:10), where he ranks ‘Family Matters’ amongst Black sitcoms (22:22), stories of growing up and dating as a child star in ’90s L.A. (32:37), and the responsibility of parents to protect young actors from predators in the industry (1:22:07)

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Jaleel White

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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Remy Ma and Papoose Drama, Plus Talking 100 Men in One Day With Ana Foxxx Dec 13, 2024

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Van and Rachel kick it off by reacting to Remy Ma and Papoose airing out cheating allegations via the internet (5:56) before discussing Jamie Foxx’s Netflix special (20:57) and the conservative backlash to Caitlin Clark’s TIME interview (28:44). Then adult film actress Ana Foxxx joins to give her perspective on OnlyFans model Lily Phillips having sex with 100 guys in 24 hours (37:47), and finally Jaleel White has a controversial take on Black audiences' acceptance of ‘Family Matters’ (1:11:06)

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Ana Foxxx

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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Unpacking the Jay-Z Allegations with Meghann Cuniff Dec 10, 2024

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Van and Rachel welcome reporter Meghann Cuniff to discuss the legal aspects of the Jay-Z rape lawsuit (5:58), before breaking down the cultural impact of the news (26:39). Then reactions to the arrest of a suspect in the UnitedHealth CEO’s murder (1:04:04), Lil Duval says women owe Jonathan Majors an apology (1:10:28), and the phrase ‘built like a Mexican’ sparks racial tensions online (1:25:21).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Meghann Cuniff

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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Kendrick and the "White Comedian," Plus CEO Fatally Shot Dec 06, 2024

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Van and Rachel discuss reports that Trump is considering Ron DeSantis over Pete Hegseth for defense secretary (12:32). They then react to Andrew Schulz’s response to his mention in Kendrick Lamar's ‘GNX,’ after which Van discusses who he thinks can defend Black women (22:50). Also the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO elicits disturbing responses online (52:10), before we close the show with a new segment, Girl Talk (1:08:27).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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Joe Biden Pardons, Kendrick Drops, and Drake Takes Legal Action Dec 03, 2024

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are back to talk about Van’s new hair (12:11) before reacting to Joe Biden’s pardon of Hunter (16:35) and Pete Hegseth’s mom saying he has abused women (38:18). Then a review of Kendrick Lamar’s latest album, 'GNX' (41:27), and a breakdown of Drake’s legal filings (55:42). Plus, rapper Dave Blunts sparks a conversation on body positivity and weight loss (1:17:24).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith

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A Higher Learning Rewind: Parents Day Nov 29, 2024

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Let's take it back to Nov. 27th, 2021: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay are joined by their parents for a special, parents day edition of 'Higher Learning.'

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A Higher Learning Rewind: The Very First Episode Nov 26, 2024

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Let’s set the time machine to May 28th 2020: Van and Rachel address the death of George Floyd and what it means for society (00:45). They also discuss the drama with Doja Cat in racial chats showing feet (23:50), racism inside Bachelor Nation, and Joe Biden's 'Breakfast Club' gaffe (52:11). Finally, they respond to some Azealia Banks mess (1:22:57).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

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